Divorce Denied: Aloof CEO Won't Let Me Go

s she tried to catch her breath after several rounds of vigorous lovemaking. She turned to

self. He was back to his cold and distant demeanor, so far f

r after satisfying his needs. That was the on

home tonight?" She slowly pulled herself out of bed and walk

away. He took a step forward and turned to face her,

ite what they had just shared, he st

es, dusting his shirt as he spoke in an indi

if you arrive late." Jillian gritted her teeth and tri

a loveless marriage. But it had been five years. Even the most aloof man would have g

h on the nightstand and latched it around his wrist. He paused only long enough to look her in

f impatience, and with tha

s curled into

m. "I haven't forgotten, but it's been five years. Can y

on his arm and frowned. He couldn't believe that his usually

ulled his arm free. "I have a meeting this morning. I'm givi

illian asked, her voice trembling slight

was coming bac

om the newspapers, because Rhett had never

e, The Heart of the Night. It had been a while since Jillian paid attention to the goings-on in the jewelr

she knew of the woman's significance to Rh

Jillian's mouth. She took a deep breat

rieved the divorce agreement she had prepared beforehand. She made sure